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Strategy
HHS Drug Pricing Advisor to Depart
John O'Brien had replaced Dan Best after his predecessor's death in November 2018.
Finance
4 Front-End Rev Cycle Revamps You Need for a Competitive Edge
In the crowded healthcare market, smart healthcare leaders must find patient satisfaction advantages everywhere they can.
Clinical Care
Infusion Treatments For Low Iron Can Deplete Patients' Wallets
Under Medicare, doctors are paid based on the average sales price of the prescribed drug, which critics say gives them...
Finance
CMS Unveils Sweeping Proposed Mandates on Hospital Pricing Transparency
Under the proposed rule hospitals would have to make their 'real, negotiated prices known to patients.'
Strategy
GOP Senators Distance Themselves From Grassley And Trump's Efforts To Cut Drug Prices
Even some Republicans who supported legislation in committee warned they may not back the sweeping package in a full Senate...
Strategy
R.I.P. Rebate Rule: Centerpiece Plucked From Trump's Drug Pricing Blueprint
The administration abandoned its proposal to reduce prescription drug costs by curbing the rebates negotiated between PBMs and drug makers.
Finance
Judge Vacates HHS Rule That Would Require Drug Price Disclosure in TV Ads
The ruling is likely to be challenged at the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Finance
Trump Issues Executive Order on Healthcare Price Transparency
Officials say the move will result in lower healthcare costs by unleashing competition. Some industry stakeholders are disputing that claim.
Finance
Trump's Price Transparency Executive Order Expected Monday
The president plans to direct federal agencies to begin the regulatory work of requiring healthcare providers and insurers to disclose...
Finance
Sen. Alexander Details His Plan To Fix Surprise Medical Bills
The provider community has pushed back on any attempt to set a 'benchmark' for physician pay, like the one in...
Finance
Medical Cost Trend Expected to Rise in 2020
After two flat years, the medical cost trend is expected to rise in 2020, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Finance
1 In 6 Insured Hospital Patients Get A Surprise Bill For Out-Of-Network Care
As many as 26% of admissions from the emergency room resulted in a surprise medical bill.